E-News for September

September 12, 2007

CSB & SJU receive commitments to establish Academic Centers

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University have received pledges of $10.3 million to establish two centers of academic excellence and distinction that will engage students in making connections and crossing boundaries in the 21st century.  The centers will enhance student learning, promote faculty development and raise public awareness about pressing issues of our day.  Learn more.

Now, here's the rest of the news from campus.

CSB & SJU to celebrate Heritage Day Sept. 26
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Marilynne Robinson will be the keynote speaker for the 2007 CSB/SJU Heritage Day celebration at Petters Auditorium in the Benedicta Arts Center of the College of Saint Benedict.

Iphone...uPick up: CSB Annual Giving Phone-a-thon begins
The Annual Giving Phone-a-thon is getting ready to roll and we'll be calling you.

SJU alumni achievement awards
Saint John's will honor six Johnnies at reunion celebrations during homecoming weekend.

Homecoming banquet, Dick Nigon '70 to receive Walter Reger Award
Nigon is the 37th alumnus to receive the honor since the Alumni Association first presented the award in 1971.

Alumnae in the news
Read about some inspiring classmates who are making headlines.

Alums carry a load on move-in day at CSB
Move-in day at CSB was a little easier this year thanks to the help of several alumnae.

Family Weekend October 26-28
Please join other parents and families for Family Weekend 2007! Get the details.

Check out our newly redesigned Web site just for CSB/SJU parents
Our Web site is designed to keep you up-to-date with what's happening on our campuses as well as answer any questions you might have.

New books and apparel available at CSB/SJU Bookstores
Check out the new offerings at the campus bookstores. We have the latest volume of The Saint John's Bible, books celebrating the Saint Benedict Monastery's Sesquicentennial, and new Blazer and Johnnie apparel.

Career Services
An introduction to the dictionary of services and programs.

Young alum network schedules fall events
The young alums have a full event schedule for the fall in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.

2008 SJU reunion classes to meet September 22
It might seem like a long way off, but planning is already underway and we could use your help.

Saint Ben's magazine in the mail next week
Here's a sneak peak at what you will see.

Invite an international student to your home for Thanksgiving dinner
Our international students love to meet American families and experience Thanksgiving. Find out more.

Companions on a Journey Training: November 10
The College of Saint Benedict Companions on a Journey program will offer training in group spiritual companioning on Saturday, Nov. 10, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Minnesota Orchestra opens 43rd season at CSB
Fine Arts Programming will open its 43rd season presenting the Minnesota Orchestra with a performance featuring Grammy Award-winning pianist Emanuel Ax and members of the Minnesota Chorale.

International best-selling author to speak at CSB September 19
Spend an eye-opening evening with Stewart Emery, co-author of Success Built to Last and learn about creating a life that matters.

U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals judge honored at annual Red Mass
Judge Diana Murphy of the Eighth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will be honored with the Fidelis Apparitor Award during the sixth annual Red Mass at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, at Sacred Heart Chapel, Saint Benedict’s Monastery, on the College of Saint Benedict campus. The public is invited to attend.

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University are two nationally leading liberal arts colleges whose unique partnership provides students with a highly engaged and integrated learning experience preparing them for leadership and service in a global society. The student experience is enlivened by Catholic and Benedictine tradition and an extraordinary sense of place and community.